Wing Snare
Eighth Edition 288★ • uncommon
- Set
- Eighth Edition
- Collector number
- 288★
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Sorcery
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Daren Bader
- Finish
- Foil
What it does
Destroy target creature with flying.
"We are the hands of the great trees, reaching out to ensnare what threatens their branches."— Elvish hunter
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Wing Snare was released in 2003 as part of the Eighth Edition core set for the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. This set marked a significant visual shift for the game, as it was the first to introduce the modern card frame design, characterized by more legible text boxes and a refreshed aesthetic intended to streamline gameplay and modernize the brand identity for a new generation of players.
The card features artwork by Dan Dos Santos, who was tasked with illustrating this green-aligned instant spell. In the context of the game's mechanics, the card provides a reactive solution against flying creatures, a staple utility effect within the color pie of Green. The design reflects the high fantasy roots of the series, focusing on a dynamic depiction of a creature being grounded by a magical tether, which remains a recognized example of the period's card illustration style.
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